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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences

Examining Infection Control Awareness and Adherence Among Public Health College Students: A Cross Sectional Study.

Tassnym H Sinky, Mashael S Alfaifi, Eman A Abu-Seer, Amal O Bashir, Laila S Abd Elrhman, Hatim A Natto

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Tassnym H SinkyDepartment of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Mashael S AlfaifiDepartment of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Eman A Abu-SeerDepartment of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Amal O BashirDepartment of Health Administration and Hospital, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Laila S Abd ElrhmanDepartment of Health Promotion and Education, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Hatim A NattoDepartment of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a significant global health challenge, comprising among some of the most common unfavorable outcomes in healthcare service provision. This study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection control measures among public health students at Umm Al-Qura University. Methods and Material: Methods: Data were collected using an online, cross-sectional questionnaire from public health students at Umm Al-Qura University ( Results: Differences in infection control practices and knowledge were found between academic years. Notably, 80% of first-year students consistently adhered to glove use in clinical settings, compared to only 65% among fourth-year students. Knowledge about specific infection control measures like hand hygiene and PPE usage, however, did not significantly differ across grades ( Conclusions: This study highlights the critical need for ongoing education and practical application of infection control measures among public health students. It calls for an educational strategy that not only imparts knowledge but also ensures its application, preparing future healthcare professionals to effectively manage HCAIs.

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Attitudescross-sectional studyhealthcare-associated infectionsinfection controlknowledgepracticespublic health students

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